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Governors Clash Over California's Cap-and-Invest Fuel Regulation

3/10/2026

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Nevada Governor Joseph A. Lombardo writes to California Governor Gavin Newsom warning that California's Cap-and-Invest regulation could destabilize Western fuel supply.
He notes Nevada relies on California for about 88% of its transportation fuels.
Fifteen California Democratic Assemblymembers urge regulators to reconsider amendments to the cap-and-invest program, arguing the changes could destabilize California's energy market and raise prices, worsening the nation's highest gas costs.

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Nevada Governor Joseph A. Lombardo writes to California Governor Gavin Newsom warning that California's Cap-and-Invest regulation could destabilize Western fuel supply.
He notes Nevada relies on California for about 88% of its transportation fuels.
Fifteen California Democratic Assemblymembers urge regulators to reconsider amendments to the cap-and-invest program, arguing the changes could destabilize California's energy market and raise prices, worsening the nation's highest gas costs.